Cassell, a former point guard, earned rave reviews for helping John Wall develop, but Chris Paul doesn’t require that kind of personal attention. In Los Angeles, Cassell can spread his wings and establish himself as an all-around coach – key for one day becoming a head coach.

The Wizards might not get a draft pick in return, but they’ll gain credibility among future assistant-coaching candidates. By letting Cassell leave, Washington establishes itself as a franchise that won’t stand in the way of its employees’ personal development.

How is Sam joining the Clippers helping him further his career exactly? He’s taking the exact same position he had with the wizards and it’s not like he’s going from a non-contender to a contender. He’s going from the 3rd best team in the east to the 3rd or 4th best in the west. Pretty lateral move if you ask me.